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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Anti-Perfections Serum
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Anti-Perfections Serum This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores. This acne serum is formulated around Glycol
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Versus Vichy Normaderm Probio-BHA Anti-Perfections Serum
This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
This acne serum is formulated around Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Niacinamide 10%
Pentylene Glycol
Zinc PCA 1%
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Xanthan Gum
Isoceteth-20
Ethoxydiglycol
Phenoxyethanol
Chlorphenesin
Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Alcohol Denat.
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Glycerin
Propanediol
Sodium Hydroxide
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Salicylic Acid
Sodium Polyacrylate
Adenosine
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Panthenol
Menthol
Water, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Menthol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.